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FJ53 ZVX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 100,065 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg upper corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member nearside and offside slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

both rear leaf springs front eye bushes worn

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s door mirror surround damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2023 60,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

both rear leaf springs front eye bushes worn

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s door mirror surround damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror surround damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror surround damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,975 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 52,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,258 miles

cab o/s outer sill corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

fuel tank support straps corroding

o/s centre chassis corroding

o/s/r inner tyre side walls perishing

Pass 16 May 2019 47,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s door mirror surround damaged

o/s/r inner tyre tread wearing slightly low

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 15 May 2019 47,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s door mirror surround damaged

o/s/r inner tyre tread wearing slightly low

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 45,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r inner tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Fail 18 May 2018 45,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r inner tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 43,179 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 3mm

Nearside Rear inner tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 19 May 2017 43,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 3mm

Nearside Rear inner tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 19 May 2016 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 14 May 2015 36,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 34,938 miles

Damage to N/S Rear outter tyre side wall

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

back box corrored

Fail 16 May 2014 34,938 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Damage to N/S Rear outter tyre side wall

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

back box corrored

Pass 20 May 2013 32,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 32,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 28,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 28,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Tyre wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 25,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 25,361 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 21,340 miles

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 21,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 17,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 14,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside roof lamp inoperative

split in clutch pedal rubber

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside roof lamp inoperative

split in clutch pedal rubber

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,375 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FJ53 ZVX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 ZVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 ZVX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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